What's for Breakfast in New Orleans?

When we aren't working in New Orleans, the focus usually goes to food. This week Bob was excited about pancakes and bacon for breakfast at the hotel. We did find that he likes to be served however so we were very accomodating.

Sharon was more into elegance and Italian Food so we found a wonderful little restaurant within walking distance of the hotel. No, we didn't walk and Barbara was not allowed to drive. It was a very interesting dinner though as someone mentioned they wanted to take off their clothes during dinner, which had an immediate effect on those of us who were dining. That is the contest this week. If you can identify who that person is, you will win a bath bomb from LUSH.
Work was accomplished for the NFC. All of the overviews for the Payroll module were developed and added to the EmpowHR 9.0 Training UPK. The new EmpowHR Transition document is up on the NFC website and looks good.
Sharon won the prize last week by identifying Bob as the Secret person behind the menu.
So what was the airplane book of the week? Well, Sharon read Shack but we are waiting for her review. So the recommended book this week is "The No Asshole Rule" by Robert I. Sutton, PhD. Excerpt a quote from Roderick C. Hare, CEO of Mission Ridge Capital: "For most of my professional career, I have been telling anyone who would listen that I can work with just about every type of person, with one glaring exception--assholes. In fact, I have always used that very word. As much as I believe in tolerance and fairness, I have never lost a wink of sleep about being unapologetically intolerant of anyone who refuses to show respect for those around them." That is only one of many profound quotes in the book. The book provides a checklist to determine if you are an asshole and strategies for change. It also provides guidelines for developing "No Asshole" policies. He points out some of the assholes who have won like Steve Jobs, Michael Eisner and Larry Ellison. It is really worth a couple of flights and one that should be read by those who want to lead and succeed and anyone who has had contact with assholes in the workplace..and who hasn't..raise your hand.